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AY Makun’s 'The Waiter' grosses over N300 million at the box office

On January 15, 2025, The Waiter grossed an impressive N305.1 million, firmly establishing itself as one of Nollywood’s most successful releases. In its fourth week, the action-comedy raked in an additional N26.6 million, maintaining its momentum and staying strong amidst fierce competition. Released on December 20, 2024, The Waiter wasted no time capturing the audience's attention. The film crossed the N200 million milestone within its first two weeks, with total earnings hitting N218.6 million by early January. These numbers place it in the same league as other Nollywood blockbusters, including Toyin Abraham’s Alakada: Bad and Boujee, which premiered on the same day, and Everybody Loves Jenifa, the record-breaking hit that has grossed over N1.6 billion.